Institutes
/ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːts/
Definitions
- (n.) Foundational legal treatises or compendiums setting forth principles of law, notably Justinian's Institutes in Roman law.
The judge referenced the Institutes to interpret ancient Roman legal concepts.
- (n.) Established organizations devoted to a specific purpose, often educational or scholarly, recognized under law.
The research was conducted under the auspices of a government institute.
- (v.) Third-person singular present of the verb institute, meaning to initiate legal proceedings or establish rules or systems.
The court institutes a procedure to handle the case efficiently.
Forms
- institute
- instituted
- instituting
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "Institutes" frequently refers to classical legal compilations; distinguish this from "institute" as a verb meaning to commence legal action.
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